Articles by Matt Careccia:
The 2020 Denver Virtual Yelpies Awards Show
Wednesday evening marked our most special night of the year, the annual Yelpies Awards Show. We’ve been dealt a strange hand in 2020, so this year we broadcasted the awards via a virtual presentation on Zoom. Yelp Elites gathered in the comfort of their own homes, walked the virtual red carpet, sat back and enjoyed… Read more
Steamboat Springs: A Socially-Distanced Getaway
Summer has been different this year. Quite different. And if there’s one thing we miss, it’s traveling. In Colorado, we’re fortunate to have breathtaking mountain towns surrounding us—in a relatively short driving distance no matter which corner of the state you reside. Maybe it’s time for a road trip. Pardon us, a socially-distanced road trip.*… Read more
Mile High Munchies: Your 4/20 Guide For Delivery or Takeout
As we begin week five of shelter in place here in Colorado, our usual health-conscious routines have gone by the wayside. Moreover, as we celebrate 4/20 from the safety of our homes—a first for us in Denver, the Mile High city and state capitol—let’s support local restaurants that are serving up those specialty stoner foods…. Read more
Yelp Rolls Into Edo Higan Sushi & Stone
On Wednesday night, 42 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a menu sampling at Edo Higan Sushi & Stone in Lone Tree, CO. The ambitious tasting menu boasted individually plated items—including sushi rolls, appetizers, and a communal hot lava stone-cooking experience, which made the night one for the ages. Edo Higan translates to “the… Read more
Yelp’s Agave Fiesta at State 38 Distilling
On Tuesday night, 30 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a cocktail sampling at State 38 Distilling in Golden, CO. From educational distillery tours, an ambitious craft cocktail menu and delicious bites that warmed us up from the cold, it surely was a night to remember. After guests checked in, they immediately made… Read more
Yelp’s Holiday Hangover at Rayback Collective
On Wednesday night, 125 Yelpers attended our annual Holiday Hangover event—hosted at Rayback Collective in Boulder. Guests had the unique opportunity to sample delicious cuisine from Roxie’s Tacos, Naked Lunch, Infinitus Pie and Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough, while sipping on tasty brews from Avery Brewing Co, Oskar Blues Brewery, and Upslope Brewing. Situated in the… Read more
Yelp’s Winter Workout at The Cycling Yogi
During the first snowfall of 2020, Yelp Denver teamed up with The Cycling Yogi for a winter workout class. 25 Yelpers attended the unique 30/30 class last Thursday, and left feeling motivated and rejuvenated. Guests were greeted by studio owner, Susie Nelson, and The Cycling Yogi staff. The studio in Lakewood has been in business… Read more
Yelp Soars Into Badge Day at FlyteCo Brewing
On Thursday night, 50 Yelp Elite Squad members (YES!) attended their first Elite event of 2020 at FlyteCo Brewing. Located in the Tennyson neighborhood, guests had the unique opportunity to take flight with specialty brews from FlyteCo, go behind the scenes of the brewery, and sample delicious tacos from Taco Choi Food Truck. The backyard-born brewery… Read more
Yelp’s Great Escape at Escapology and Solutions Restaurant & Lounge
On Monday night, 90 Yelpers attended our first event of 2020 at Escapology and Solutions Restaurant & Lounge. Located in the Historic Five Points neighborhood, guests had the unique opportunity to sample Solutions signature food and drink, prior to grouping up into teams and trying their hands at an escape room. What better way to… Read more
Denver Elite Event: The 2019 Yelpies at Gattara-Warwick Denver Hotel
Amy K. Wright Photography Tuesday evening marked one of our most special events of the year, The 2019 Yelpies at Gattara–Warwick Denver Hotel. 160 Yelpers stepped into a newly renovated space, filled with warm hospitality and divine cuisine. Before the fun even began, Yelpers generously donated over 200 items for our beneficiary, Ronald McDonald House… Read more